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Is Fraserburgh worth visiting?
Fraserburgh is the perfect spot to discover true Aberdeenshire and its water quality is so high that the beach is an excellent place for families to enjoy quality time, build sandcastles, paddle in the North Sea (or swim if you’re brave enough to bear the chilly waters) and relax away from city life.
What is Fraserburgh famous for?
shellfish port
It is the biggest shellfish port in Scotland and one of the largest in Europe, landing over 5,450 tonnes (5,360 long tons) in 2016. Fraserburgh is also a major port for white and pelagic fish.
Does Fraserburgh have a train station?
Fraserburgh railway station opened in 1865 and closed to passengers in 1965. The railway line was built by the Formartine and Buchan Railway Company, which became part of the Great North of Scotland Railway. The closest operating station is currently Inverurie.
Is Fraserburgh nice?
Fraserburgh Town Centre In the far northeast corner of Aberdeenshire is Fraserburgh, around 40 miles north of Aberdeen. It’s a lovely bustling town with a nice town centre with shops, hotels and cafes. Fraserburgh is also a major port for white and pelagic fish (tuna, herring and mackerel).
Why is Fraserburgh called the Broch?
Fraserburgh – “The Broch” One of the biggest town’s in the north-east of Aberdeenshire, the fishing town of Fraserburgh got its name from the Fraser family of Philorth. The name “The Broch”, however, stems from the old Scots word for “fort”.
Where in Scotland is Fraserburgh?
Aberdeenshire
This major fishing port lies at the far north east corner of Aberdeenshire and is the biggest shellfish port in Europe and a busy commercial harbour. While fishing is the town’s main industry Fraserburgh has a wealth of undiscovered beauty.
Is there a next in Fraserburgh?
Next door is Fraserburgh Heritage Museum which illustrates the rich history of this north east Scottish fishing town and commemorates famous son of the town. …
Is there a broch in Fraserburgh?
Founded in the 16th century as Faithlie, ‘The Broch’ became Fraserburgh in 1601. Broch is a variation of the word ‘burgh’. Traditionally known as a fishing port, Fraserburgh is home to the oldest mainland lighthouse in Scotland.